Inspirato vs. Vacation Home Rental

If you’re a member of Inspirato, you know this isn’t a fair match but we’re going to do it anyway. That is because the staff at Inspirato is often asked how our destination club is a better option than simply renting a vacation home each time you travel.

Here are the main ways we come out on top for our members.

Travel Planning Year After Year

Inspirato Member ServicesMembers of Inspirato have access to their own Member Services team. The team gets to know each member’s travel preferences, priorities, and interests. They then apply this knowledge to making the right travel arrangements and ensuring a seamless vacation experience. Whether you want ideas on the next great destination or just someone to get all the logistics in order, your Member Services team is a lifesaver and we’ve yet to see another vacation rental that has this resource.

Vacation Rentals Don’t Come with a Genie in a Bottle

Signature ServiceOkay, so Inspirato’s residences don’t either, but they do come with an on-site Destination Concierge who can handle any request you may have. Need a fridge stocked with groceries? Want an insider’s tour of a local art museum scheduled? Want a Christmas tree set up for your family’s holiday trip? These kinds of requests are not unusual for Inspirato’s Destination Concierges.

Having a personal concierge at your vacation rental? All bets are off.

Kitchens That Work Perfectly

Manzanita KitchenWe love to eat and we love to entertain. So do our members and it’s because of this that Inspirato puts special love and attention into outfitting the kitchens at all of our Signature Residences. This means top-of-the-line appliances, spacious countertops for prep, cabinets, and drawers fully stocked with utensils and enough flatware and dishes to host a large dinner party. You might find a high-end kitchen here and there on the rental market but rarely do you have the assurance that it will live up to the kitchen you have at home.

No Mysteries About Bedding

Nantucket, Forever WildThere may be no bigger letdown on a vacation than a gorgeous vacation home with an uncomfortable bed. What’s the point of a vacation if you can’t even get a good night’s rest? Inspirato’s beds — with plush pillows and high thread-count sheets — are out-of-this-world cozy. From one vacation to the next, you can bank on sleeping like a baby.

If you have any specific needs for your sleep comfort, just ask your Destination Concierge and it’ll be taken care of for you.

Amenities Beyond the Home

Spa ServicesNow we are getting into bonus territory.

To stay at a vacation home or reserve a room at a luxury resort? It’s a conundrum many of our members have faced in the past. And often, the reason they join Inspirato is that they can enjoy the comforts of a vacation home and still take advantage of resort amenities nearby.

At several of our destinations, members can have the space and privacy of one of our Signature Residences and simply saunter over to a nearby resort to take a dip in a lavish pool, get a message at the spa, or tee-up for a round of golf — all as if they were guests at the resort itself. These kinds of resort partnerships are unique to Inspirato.

Finally, Value

Comparing value is obviously tricky given the breadth of vacation home rentals around the world. Inspirato’s dedicated Member Services team, Destination Concierge, stocked kitchens, reliable amenities and resort access put us at the top of the list for discerning travelers.

Learn more about membership on our website.